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How much does a security guard make in Manchester?

$44,520a year

Median yearly pay for security guards in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area. That is $21.40 an hour or $3,710 a month.

Hourly
$21.40
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
34 of 389
Jobs in the area
810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $44,520Highest 10%: $57,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,690$17.64
25th$37,340$17.95
Median$44,520$21.40
75th$51,110$24.57
90th$57,250$27.52

Other cities in New Hampshire

Median yearly pay for security guards.

Boston, MA$44,990
Security Guard salary in New Hampshire Security Guard salary in all states

Related jobs in Manchester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,200
Detective and Criminal Investigator$101,500
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$99,930
Transportation Security Screener$76,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,960
Private Detective and Investigator$70,780
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$59,680
Firefighter$58,560
Crossing Guard and Flagger$37,170
Salaries for every job in Manchester, NH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security guard make an hour in Manchester?

The median hourly pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area is $21.40 ($44,520 a year).

Do security guards make more in Manchester than the national average?

Yes: $44,520 against $38,020 nationally, 17% more.

How does Manchester compare with the rest of New Hampshire?

The median in New Hampshire is $45,200, so Manchester pays 2% less.

Where does Manchester rank for security guard pay?

34 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a security guard make starting out in Manchester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,250 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.